A. Application Fee. In order to offset the cost to the city to review an application for a franchise and in addition to all other fees, permits or charges, a provider shall pay to the city, at the time of application, five hundred dollars as a nonrefundable application fee. The application fee shall also be paid when an amendment is filed with the city.

B. Franchise Fees. The franchise fee, if any, shall be set forth in the franchise agreement. The obligation to pay a franchise fee shall commence on the completion date. The franchise fee is offset by any business license fee or business license tax enacted by the city.

C. Excavation Permits. The provider shall also pay fees required for an excavation permit as provided in Chapter 12.12. (Ord. 2014-08 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 10/28/2003O-12 (part); Ord. 10-17-2000E (part))